CLOTHING ALTERATION SERVICE FULHAM

Clothes rarely fit right off the rail. Trousers are too long. Sleeves hang past your wrists. A zip breaks on your favourite jacket. These small problems stop you wearing things you've paid good money for.

Blue Moon Dry Cleaners has offered a clothing alteration service in Fulham since 1992. Our in-house tailors handle everything from a quick hem to a full resize. We work on men's, women's, and children's garments — all from our shop on Fulham Road.

Trouser Shortening in Fulham

This is our most requested job. New trousers almost always need hemming. We shorten suit trousers, chinos, jeans, and casual pairs.

• What trouser shortening involves:

• Measure: Pin the hem to your chosen length

• Match: Keep the original hem style — turn-up, blind, or raw

• Cut and stitch: Remove excess fabric and sew a clean finish

• Press: Iron the crease so trousers are ready to wear

Most trouser shortening takes two to three working days. Need it faster? Ask about our express option.

Our advice:

Wear the shoes you plan to pair with the trousers. The right hem length depends on the heel height. One of our regulars from Hurlingham Road brings three pairs of shoes with him every time.

Professionals across Fulham and Chelsea bring in new work trousers every season. It takes five minutes to measure but changes how the whole outfit looks.

Trouser Tapering in Fulham

Tapering changes the leg shape from the knee down. If your trousers feel wide at the ankle, we take in the side seams for a slimmer line.

We taper suit trousers, chinos, and casual pairs. We keep the fit balanced so the legs sit straight and don't pull. We check the result on you before finishing if you'd like a fitting.

Customers from Parsons Green and Kensington often combine trouser shortening and tapering in Fulham in one visit. It saves time and gives a sharper finish.

From our experience: Men buying slim-fit suits online often need tapering. The leg fits fine at the thigh but flares at the ankle. A quick taper fixes this in a few days.

Zip Replacement in Fulham

A broken zip doesn't mean a garment is finished. We replace zips on jackets, coats, trousers, skirts, dresses, bags, and boots.

Zip types we stock:

• Metal zips — for jeans, leather jackets, and heavy coats

• Nylon zips — for lightweight jackets and bags

• Concealed zips — for dresses and skirts

• Open-ended zips — for jackets and coats that open fully

If we don't have the right match in stock, we source it within a few days.

Jacket zips are our most common job. Winter coats, leather jackets, and children's school coats all come in regularly. We remove the old zip cleanly and sew in the replacement so it runs smooth.

For leather jackets, we handle both the leather and suede alterations and cleaning and the zip work under one roof. See our zip repairs on jackets and coats page for full details.

A word from our tailor:

Don't force a stuck zip. Pulling harder breaks the teeth. Bring it in and we'll fix it before it gets worse.

Dress Shortening in Fulham

Whether it's a work dress, a cocktail dress, or a bridesmaid dress, we shorten to the length you want. We keep the original hem finish. We make sure the shape stays balanced after the cut.

We work with all fabrics — cotton, linen, silk, chiffon, satin, and jersey. Lined dresses are shortened at both layers so everything hangs right.

A recent example:

A bride from Earl's Court brought in her mother's 1970s wedding dress two weeks before the ceremony. It was too long and slightly loose at the waist. We shortened the hem, took in the sides, and pressed the whole gown. She wore it on the day.

For heavier or structured dresses, such as formal gowns, we allow extra time. These garments have layers and boning that need careful work. For more, see our dress and skirt hemming in Fulham page.

Tip:

Come in at least a week before your event. This leaves time for a fitting if needed. Last-minute changes are harder to get perfect.

Skirt Shortening in Fulham

We shorten all types of skirts: pencil, A-line, pleated, and wrap. The method depends on the style. A straight hem on a pencil skirt is quick. A pleated skirt takes more work because each fold must be reset.

We also adjust waistbands if the fit has changed. This is a common request after weight changes or when buying vintage pieces with older sizing.

Jacket Sleeve Shortening in Fulham

Sleeves that are too long look untidy. They make the whole fit seem off. We shorten sleeves on suit jackets, blazers, casual jackets, and overcoats.

For lined jackets, we open the lining, adjust the sleeve, then re-line and press. Buttons are moved if needed. The result looks like a factory finish.

From our experience:

This is the one alteration that lifts a high-street suit. If the shoulders and chest fit well but the sleeves are long, a simple shorten fixes everything. Customers from Hammersmith and West Brompton bring in new suits for this all the time.

Re-hemming Trousers in Fulham

Hems come undone over time. Regular wear loosens the stitching. We re-hem trousers to restore the original finish. We also fix items that have been let down and need a new crease.

This is a fast repair — usually same day or next day. If the old hem has left a press line, we steam it out.

Patch Repairs and Small Clothing Fixes in Fulham

We fix tears, holes, loose seams, missing buttons, and worn patches. A small repair can add years to a garment's life. A torn pocket lining, a split seam, or a missing button are all quick jobs.

Common repairs we handle:

• Button replacement: Match the button to the garment style and colour

• Seam repair:Re-stitch split side seams, underarm seams, and crotch seams

• Patch repair: Reinforce worn elbows, knees, and pockets

• Lining repair: Fix torn jacket and coat linings

• Hole darning: Mend small holes in knitwear and woven fabrics

Fixing clothes instead of binning them saves money and cuts waste ¹. If the fabric is still strong, a repair is almost always worth it.

Our honest view:

We've had customers bring in a jacket for a button and realise the lining is split too. We point it out and fix both. A five-minute check at drop-off catches things you might miss.

What We Alter and Repair

We work on most types of clothing:

• Men's clothing — suits, trousers, shirts, jackets, coats, jeans, waistcoats

• Women's clothing — dresses, skirts, trousers, blouses, jackets, knitwear

• Children's clothing — school uniforms, coats, trousers, dresses

• Workwear — uniforms, hi-vis clothing, work trousers

• Formal wear — evening dresses, dinner suits, morning suits

• Specialist items — leather garments, lined coats, vintage pieces

Need a clean as well? We offer dry cleaning and garment care on Fulham Road. We also run a wash and fold laundry with free pickup. Both services work alongside our alterations under one roof.

How Our Alteration Service Works

• Step 1 — Bring it in or book a collection. Our shop is at 484 Fulham Road, two minutes from Fulham Broadway station. Wear the garment or bring the shoes you'll pair it with.

• Step 2 — We measure and pin. Our tailor measures you and pins the change. For repairs, we check the damage and explain what we'll do.

• Step 3 — We alter and finish. All work is done on site. We press the garment after so it's ready to wear.

• Step 4 — You collect or we deliver. Most jobs are done within two to five working days. Simple hems and buttons are often next day.

Alteration Typical Turnaround Time

• Trouser hem: 2–3 working days

• Trouser tapering: 3–5 working days

• Zip replacement: 3–5 working days

• Dress shortening: 3–5 working days

• Jacket sleeve: 5–7 working days

• Button or seam repair: 1–2 working days

If you can't get to the shop, arrange a free collection from your door. We cover Fulham, Sands End, Chelsea Harbour, Parsons Green, Chelsea, Earl's Court, West Brompton, Hammersmith, and Kensington.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do clothing alterations take?

Most jobs are done within two to five working days. Simple hems and buttons are often next day. We give you a date at drop-off.

Can you alter jeans?

Yes. We shorten, taper, and re-hem jeans. We match the original stitch colour, including thick contrast stitching.

Do you do fittings?

Yes. Our tailor measures and pins while you're in the shop. For trousers, wear the shoes you'll pair them with.

Can you replace a zip on a leather jacket?

Yes. We replace zips on all jacket types, including leather. We handle the zip work and any cleaning needed.

Do you repair knitwear?

We fix small holes and pulled threads. For large holes or heavy wear, we'll say whether a repair is possible.

How much do alterations cost?

It depends on the job. A trouser hem is one of our most affordable services. Sleeve or resize work costs more. Bring the item in for an exact price